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2026 Best Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Master’s Degree Schools

7 Colleges in the United States
145 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Degrees Awarded
$92,400 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pathology/Pathologist Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for pathology/pathologist assistant students.

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Best Schools for Pathology/Pathologist Assistant in the United States

See the highest-ranked pathology/pathologist assistant schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Pathology/Pathologist Assistant

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Our analysis ranked Loma Linda University the best school in the country for a degree in pathology/pathologist assistant. Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 17 pathology/pathologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Pathology/pathologist Assistant graduates of Loma Linda University earn a median of $111,526 early in their careers. Loma Linda University graduates carry a median of $16,500 in student loans. See the full pathology/pathologist assistant program report for Loma Linda University

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Quinnipiac University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best pathology/pathologist assistant schools. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Quinnipiac University awarded about 28 pathology/pathologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pathology/pathologist assistant program make about $110,733 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete this degree. Get the full pathology/pathologist assistant details for Quinnipiac University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pathology/pathologist assistant, ranking #3. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. There were roughly 10 pathology/pathologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pathology/pathologist assistant degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore earn around $85,300 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Get the full pathology/pathologist assistant details for University Of Maryland Baltimore

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pathology/pathologist assistant, ranking #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 pathology/pathologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Pathology/pathologist Assistant graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $100,471 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838. More information about a degree in pathology/pathologist assistant from Drexel University

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Students looking for a strong pathology/pathologist assistant program will find one at Wayne State University, which ranked #5. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Wayne State University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 pathology/pathologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pathology/pathologist assistant degree from Wayne State University earn around $55,469 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete this degree. See the full pathology/pathologist assistant program report for Wayne State University

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Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science earned the #6 position for pathology/pathologist assistant this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Chicago. About 27 pathology/pathologist assistant degrees were awarded at Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, pathology/pathologist assistant degree recipients from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science generally make around $104,577. See the full pathology/pathologist assistant program report for Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science

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West Virginia University placed #7 among the best pathology/pathologist assistant schools. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 15 pathology/pathologist assistant degrees were awarded at West Virginia University in the most recent year. Pathology/pathologist Assistant graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $97,375 early in their careers. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. See the full pathology/pathologist assistant program report for West Virginia University

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Eastern Virginia Medical School landed the #8 spot for pathology/pathologist assistant this year. This small public university is located in the city of Norfolk. Eastern Virginia Medical School awarded about 23 pathology/pathologist assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Pathology/pathologist Assistant graduates of Eastern Virginia Medical School earn a median of $73,747 early in their careers. Read more about the pathology/pathologist assistant program at Eastern Virginia Medical School

Other Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Pathology/Pathologist Assistant rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
Associate's Degrees in Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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